Gaskell’s Restaurant is multi-award winning and operated by Hospitality & Catering students from Wakefield College. It provides some of the best value for money delicacies in Wakefield.
We’ve now moved to the Beaumont Building on Margaret Street.
To make a reservation call us on 01924 789505 or email us on
Something to celebrate? Perhaps a birthday, exam success or a special anniversary? Why not meet your friends at Gaskell’s and enjoy fine food in a sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere. Gaskell’s is Wakefield College’s fully licensed training restaurant operated by Hospitality and Catering students.
For our students it creates a realistic working environment in which to practise the skills they have learnt in the classroom. For members of the public it provides the opportunity to sample high quality dishes at moderate prices.
This year we will be a 40 cover establishment.
Gaskell’s Restaurant is located on Margaret Street in The Beaumont Building. We open for lunch service on a Tuesday and Wednesday and for dinner service on a Thursday evening. Lunch - Reservation times are 12pm, 12.15pm and 12.30pm. Dinner - Reservation times are 6.30pm, 6.45pm and 7pm.
Lunch - £15pp
Dinner - £22.50pp
We accept, cash, card or cheques that are made payable to ‘Wakefield College’ Please check at the time of booking as with some events prices may vary. We do not offer on site parking, however there is ample parking on Margaret Street and the surrounding area offers multiple car parks. We do have disabled access. Please inform of us of this at the time of booking especially if access to a lift is required.
The restaurant will re-open on the evening on Thursday 16th October.
As usual we will follow a term time basis opening.
Thursday 16th October – Restaurant Re-opens.
Wednesday 22nd October – Closed.
Week Commencing 27th October – Closed for Half Term.
Thursday 6th November – Restaurant Re-opens.
Thursday 18th December – After Evening Service, Closed for Christmas Break.
Tuesday 6th January 2026 – Restaurant Re-opens.
Week Commencing, 16th February – Closed for Half Term.
Tuesday 24th February – Restaurant Re-opens.
Week Commencing, 9th March – Closed.
Tuesday 17th March – Restaurant Re-opens.
Thursday 26th March – After Evening Service Closed for Easter Break.
Tuesday 14th April – Restaurant Re-opens.
Thursday 21st May – After Evening Service, closed for Summer Break.
We are opening on a Thursday evening this year for our dinner service. Seating times will be 6.30pm, 6.45pm and 7pm. The prices of our evening menus do vary due to special themed nights. The Christmas bookings diary will open on Monday 8th September at 9am till 2pm. The general bookings diary will open on Monday 15th September at 9am till 2pm for restaurant dates Thursday 16th October to Thursday 12th February only. The bookings diary will then re-open Monday 12th January at 9am till 2pm for restaurant dates Tuesday 24th February to Thursday 21st May. These are telephone only.
Starter
Main
Accompaniments
Starter
£25 per person
Meze selection
Intermediate
Main
Accompaniments
Dessert
£28 per person
Starter
Main
Accompaniments
Starter
£25 per person
£28 per person
£25 per person
£28 per person
Starter
Intermediate
Mains
Vegetables
Dessert
To Follow
£30 per person
Starter
Intermediate
Mains
Vegetables
Dessert
To Follow
£30 per person
Starter
Intermediate
Mains
Vegetables
Dessert
To Follow
£30 per person
Starter
Intermediate
Mains
Vegetables
Dessert
To Follow
£30 per person
£25 per person
£45 per person
£25 per person
£25 per person
£30 per person
£28 per person
£25 per person
£25 per person
£30 per person
£25 per person
£28 per person
£40 per person
£25 per person
Please note: Some dishes may contain allergens/traces of nuts - if you are an allergy sufferer and have any concerns about any menu item please ask the waiter. Request for items not included on the menu will be subject to an additional charge. (V) Indicates dishes are suitable for vegetarians. All our tea/coffee is provided by fairtrade. At time of publication this menu is correct, however as we are a training restaurant our menu may need to change or be adapted to meet the needs of the learners.
We are opening on a Tuesday and Wednesday for Lunch service. Our seating times this year will be 12pm, 12.15pm and 12.30pm. It is £15pp, this includes a 3-course meal with a choice of hot refreshment served at the end. The Christmas bookings diary will open on Monday 8th September at 9am till 2pm. The general bookings diary will open on Monday 15th September at 9am till 2pm for restaurant dates Thursday 16th October to Thursday 12th February only. The bookings diary will then re-open Monday 12th January at 9am till 2pm for restaurant dates Tuesday 24th February to Thursday 21st May. These are telephone only.
Starter
Mains
Accompaniments
Dessert
£15 per person
Starter
Mains
Accompaniments
Dessert
£15 per person
Starter
Main
Accompaniments
Dessert
£15 per person
Starter
Mains
Accompaniments
Dessert
£15 per person
Starter
Mains
Accompaniments
Dessert
£15 per person
4th, 5th November
£15 per person
11th, 12th November
£15 per person
18th, 19th November
£15 per person
Tuesday 25th, 26th Nov 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10h, 16th, 17th December
Starter
Mains
Accompaniments
Dessert
To Follow
£23 per person
Tuesday 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th January
£15 per person
Tuesday 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th January
£15 per person
£15 per person
£15 per person
£15 per person
24th, 25th Feb, 3rd, 4th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th March 2026
£15 per person
14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd April 2026
£15 per person
28th, 29th April, 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th May 2026
£15 per person
Please note: Some dishes may contain allergens/traces of nuts - if you are an allergy sufferer and have any concerns about any menu item please ask the waiter. Request for items not included on the menu will be subject to an additional charge. (V) Indicates dishes are suitable for vegetarians. All our tea/coffee is provided by fairtrade. At time of publication this menu is correct, however as we are a training restaurant our menu may need to change or be adapted to meet the needs of the learners.
The reception is currently operating at the below times:
We remind customers that our restaurant operates on a term time basis so please see our calendar dates for further opening times.
Tuesday 9am - 2.30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2.30pm
Thursday 1.30pm - 8pm
Contact Number: 01924 789 505
You can also email us on
When you dine with us, please use the new address below to find us:
Gaskell’s Restaurant
Wakefield College
Beaumont Building
Margaret Street
Wakefield WF1 2DH